Workbox Google Analytics Plugin Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/workbox-google-analytics

Makes Google Analytics track clicks to any type of file you host on your web server.

200 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated Oct 22, 2010
google-analytics
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Workbox Google Analytics Plugin Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Workbox Google Analytics Plugin has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'workbox-google-analytics' v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture in terms of its attack surface and vulnerability history. There are no apparent direct entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that are exposed without authentication. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs, suggesting a history of stable and secure development.

However, the static analysis does reveal some areas of concern. The most notable is the output escaping, where only 33% of outputs are properly escaped. This could potentially lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is not handled carefully before being rendered in the browser. Additionally, the plugin bundles jQuery v1.4.2, which is a significantly outdated version and may contain known, unpatched vulnerabilities. While the plugin itself has no recorded vulnerabilities, the outdated bundled library introduces an indirect risk.

In conclusion, while the plugin's direct attack surface and historical vulnerability record are positive, the identified issues with output escaping and the outdated bundled jQuery library warrant attention. Addressing these points would further enhance the plugin's security. For a version 1.0 plugin, the lack of direct vulnerabilities is encouraging, but the identified code-level weaknesses are typical for early versions and can be mitigated.

Key Concerns

  • Insufficient output escaping
  • Bundled outdated library (jQuery v1.4.2)
Vulnerabilities
None known

Workbox Google Analytics Plugin Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Workbox Google Analytics Plugin Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

jQuery1.4.2

Output Escaping

33% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Workbox Google Analytics Plugin Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menuworkbox_google_analytics.php:32
filterwp_headworkbox_google_analytics.php:33
actionadmin_initworkbox_google_analytics.php:34
Maintenance & Trust

Workbox Google Analytics Plugin Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.1.4
Last updatedOct 22, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Workbox Google Analytics Plugin Developer Profile

Workbox

3 plugins · 410 total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
78/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Workbox Google Analytics Plugin

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/workbox-google-analytics/jquery-1.4.2.min.js
Script Paths
https://ssl.google-analytics.com/ga.jshttp://google-analytics.com/ga.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
name="workbox_options_ga_flag"
JS Globals
gaJsHostpageTracker
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Workbox Google Analytics Plugin